A combination of genetic, reproductive,
dental and behavioural characteristics set this very beautiful wallaby so far apart from all
other wallabies that it is classified as the sole living member of the genus Wallabia.
The Swamp Wallaby lives in thick undergrowth in forest, woodland and heath.
They feed mainly on ferns, shrubs and bushes. Unfortunately this diet gives it a
very distinctive body odour which has earned it the name "Stinker".
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